The UK Postcode Database

CM2 8NQ

a postcode in Essex

Introduced in January 1980
CM2 8NQ Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with CM2 8NQ

Watchouse Road - 28 properties, USRN 6601857

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7022 / 51°42'7"N

Longitude: 0.4772 / 0°28'37"E

UTM Reference: 31U 325674 5730924

OS Easting: 571275

OS Northing: 203282

OS Grid: TL712032

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR PKY.7GH

Mapcode Global: VHJK8.7G4Z

Open Location Code: 9F32PF2G+VV

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01fq78

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

  • urban city or town
  • a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 1b1

  • Retired Professionals
  • Small Town Suburbia
  • Younger Established Suburban Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 25311 / 32844

  • 8th decile
  • less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for CM2 8NQ on Saturday 11 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:59
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:07
Sunrise 04:53
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:03
Sunset 21:14
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 21:59
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:07
Hours of daylight today04:23 to 21:44
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:44 to 04:24
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 00:13
Moon sets 18:11

For a full sun and moon calendar for CM2 8NQ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in CM2 8NQ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
12 December 2019 166 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £370,000
1 August 2019 126 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £325,000
22 February 2019 160 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £362,500
25 January 2019 158 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £360,000
30 May 2017 130 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £314,000
16 May 2016 150 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £325,000
7 March 2016 128 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Detached Freehold £314,000
8 January 2016 148 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £315,000
19 December 2013 164 Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £260,000
23 March 2012 136 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £207,000
23 September 2011 162 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £200,000
29 January 2010 120 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £210,000
2 July 2009 136 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £195,000
31 August 2007 138 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £249,995
13 April 2007 160 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £231,000
9 February 2007 166 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £249,950
3 June 2005 122 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £204,000
6 May 2005 160 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £216,000
7 December 2004 148 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £195,000
6 October 2004 150 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £210,000
5 February 2004 164 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £205,000
23 January 2002 120 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £129,000
23 November 2001 138 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £154,000
31 May 2001 164 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £135,950
19 January 2001 138 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £130,000
18 September 2000 148 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £118,000
28 April 2000 156 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £117,500
7 April 2000 160 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £104,000
24 March 2000 164 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £110,000
19 December 1997 120 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £70,000
13 December 1996 166 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £42,000
20 September 1996 120 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £59,100
27 October 1995 138 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £76,000
15 September 1995 150 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £66,500
31 March 1995 156 Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM2 8NQ Semi-detached Freehold £59,995

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for CM2 8NQ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Maldon

MP

John Whittingdale Conservative

Essex County Council
County council electoral division

Great Baddow

Councillor

Anthony McQuiggan Conservative

Chelmsford City Council
District council ward

Galleywood

Councillors

Richard Hyland Independent Network

Janette Potter Conservative

CM2 8NQ also falls within the Civil Parish of Galleywood, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for CM2 8NQ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00109495 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01021555 Chelmsford 017D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02004501 Chelmsford 017 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04003956 Galleywood Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05004101 Galleywood Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E07000070 Chelmsford Non-metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E10000012 Essex Counties Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001351 Maldon Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000028 Essex Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000188 Chelmsford Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33026546 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000056 South East Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000106 NHS Mid Essex CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E54000026 NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E58000432 Great Baddow ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 10 June 2004 DLUHC
E63011650 Galleywood Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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